Noisy joints!

Scubini · 11-19-2006, 12:15 PM

Hello to all! Wondered if you could answer a question for me?

I have been doing Yoga classes (Hatha+Iyenger) regularly for about 2 years now and love it.

I feel so much better but my only concern is that the more I practice and the looser I get the more my joints seem to crack/crick including my spine in bends and twists. There is no pain but I find it worrying especially the back!

Is this normal/bad/good?

Many thanks

PS in some poses I can carry a decent tune

Trinity · 11-22-2006, 12:45 PM

Hi,
I posted this on our blog.
The sounds emitted from the joints are in my understanding a change in the pressure thus releasing the inherent pockets of gases and recalibrating. I understand through chiropractors that if there is no associated pain there is likely nothing negative however, your practise ought to be generating as much integrity and strength alongside flexibility as possible.

Trinity

Scubini · 11-22-2006, 03:28 PM

Very interesting. Thanks Trinity

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trinity

Hi,
I posted this on our blog.
The sounds emitted from the joints are in my understanding a change in the pressure thus releasing the inherent pockets of gases and recalibrating. I understand through chiropractors that if there is no associated pain there is likely nothing negative however, your practise ought to be generating as much integrity and strength alongside flexibility as possible.

Trinity

donna · 12-15-2006, 11:45 AM

Hello

Ayurveda says that cracking joints are a sign of Vata-dosha accumulation. Vata dosha is cold and dry.
So you may benefit from oil massages. Luke warm olive oil is very good (do not use cold oil), it adds lubrification and flexibility for the stiff and dryied joints.

Having an excessive amount of Vata-dosha into your joints, there are good chances that your skin is pretty dry, also. If so, use oil massage on large areas of your body, on regular basis - you will soon feel your body in a total different, better, full of energy way.

InnerAthlete · 12-16-2006, 03:06 AM

Normal and good.

Though I must raise the point...who wants to be "normal"???? Highly overrated this normal. It sells our souls fairly short.

yogi_dc · 12-24-2006, 02:35 PM

If you do not experience any pain or discomfort during your practice, then probably all is well. You just need to ensure that you listen to your body.

However if you are in anyway concerned, then you should probably seek the advice from a qualified Osteopath.

Viraagi · 02-15-2007, 07:37 PM

Hi Scubini,
I agree with Donna..You might be having an predominant Vata Characteristic body (even I am the same)..Check this out..

Ayurveda - Vata- Characteristics of Vata People, Dosha, tridosha, mind-body constitution in ayurveda

Yours truly
Viraagi..

11-22-2006, 12:45 PM	#2
Trinity Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 41	Hi, I posted this on our blog. The sounds emitted from the joints are in my understanding a change in the pressure thus releasing the inherent pockets of gases and recalibrating. I understand through chiropractors that if there is no associated pain there is likely nothing negative however, your practise ought to be generating as much integrity and strength alongside flexibility as possible. Trinity __________________ Trinity Yoga Teacher Training

12-16-2006, 03:06 AM	#5
InnerAthlete Mostly Good Egg Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Certified Purna Yoga Teacher - Seattle, WA Posts: 1,035	Normal and good. Though I must raise the point...who wants to be "normal"???? Highly overrated this normal. It sells our souls fairly short. __________________ ---- http://www.yogamojodojo.com http://www.teamyoga.com http://www.innerathlete.net/forum

12-24-2006, 02:35 PM	#6
yogi_dc Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 9	If you do not experience any pain or discomfort during your practice, then probably all is well. You just need to ensure that you listen to your body. However if you are in anyway concerned, then you should probably seek the advice from a qualified Osteopath. __________________ http://www.yoga-abode.com - The free online magazine for all things yoga: news, articles, forums and blogs

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11-19-2006, 12:15 PM	#1
Scubini Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 2	Hello to all! Wondered if you could answer a question for me? I have been doing Yoga classes (Hatha+Iyenger) regularly for about 2 years now and love it. I feel so much better but my only concern is that the more I practice and the looser I get the more my joints seem to crack/crick including my spine in bends and twists. There is no pain but I find it worrying especially the back! Is this normal/bad/good? Many thanks PS in some poses I can carry a decent tune

12-15-2006, 11:45 AM	#4
donna Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Romania, Bucharest Posts: 9	Hello Ayurveda says that cracking joints are a sign of Vata-dosha accumulation. Vata dosha is cold and dry. So you may benefit from oil massages. Luke warm olive oil is very good (do not use cold oil), it adds lubrification and flexibility for the stiff and dryied joints. Having an excessive amount of Vata-dosha into your joints, there are good chances that your skin is pretty dry, also. If so, use oil massage on large areas of your body, on regular basis - you will soon feel your body in a total different, better, full of energy way.

02-15-2007, 07:37 PM	#7
Viraagi Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Kirkwood, Saint Louis Posts: 10	Hi Scubini, I agree with Donna..You might be having an predominant Vata Characteristic body (even I am the same)..Check this out.. Ayurveda - Vata- Characteristics of Vata People, Dosha, tridosha, mind-body constitution in ayurveda Yours truly Viraagi..